Melted Cheese Tteokbokki: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
How to Make Delicious Cheese Tteokbokki at Home
Indulge in the irresistible chewiness of tteokbokki, generously topped with gooey, savory melted cheese. This recipe brings you the classic Korean street food with a delightful cheesy twist.
Ingredients- 330g Tteokbokki rice cakes (use either plain rice cakes or chewy flour-based ones, as per your preference)
- 200g Fish cakes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 80g Cabbage (chopped into large pieces for sweetness and texture)
- 1/2 Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 Green onion (sliced diagonally for aroma and color)
- 3 cups Anchovy broth (a rich, flavorful broth is key!)
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference)
- A pinch of minced garlic (adds depth without overpowering)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (or pizza cheese blend), to taste (don’t be shy!)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing a flavorful anchovy broth. Simmer dried anchovies and kelp in about 3 cups of water for about 10 minutes to create a rich base for your tteokbokki.
Step 2
Pour the prepared anchovy broth (3 cups) into a pot. Add the cut fish cakes and bring to a rolling boil. Let it simmer for a moment, then turn off the heat and let the fish cakes infuse their flavor into the broth.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the tteokbokki! Return the fish cakes and broth to the pot. Stir in the minced garlic and gochujang until well combined. Once the broth begins to simmer again, add the tteokbokki rice cakes. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the rice cakes become soft and chewy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Once the rice cakes are tender, add the fish cakes that were briefly simmered earlier. Now, toss in the prepared cabbage, onion, and green onion. Continue to cook over medium heat for another 3-4 minutes, allowing all the ingredients to meld together. The vegetables will add a touch of sweetness and a pleasant texture.
Step 5
Finally, transfer the delicious tteokbokki to a serving bowl. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Microwave for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is beautifully melted and gooey. Get ready to enjoy your incredibly cheesy and satisfying tteokbokki!
